Monika

I started school in 1941 and St George's day was mentioned in class by the teachers every year. I would fly the flag if I had a flagpole to put it on; can't drape it out of bedroom window in my bungalow

Thanks Cliff Ton ; great pictures and so many too.

I'm an Old Mundellian too (1947-52) and I agree - it was a truly lovely building and a pity it's gone.

Following on from the topic The Last Pit" - does anyone know the whereabouts of Roy Lynk; is he still alive and in good health? I certainly hope so. The reason I'm asking is that, for as long as I can remember, I have drawn faces and, especially ones that have character and strength. In 1992, Roy Lynk staged a week long sit-in at Silverhill Colliery in protest at the government's pit closures programme and The Nottingham Evening Post was there when he emerged into the daylight. The resulting photograph, which appeared on the front page, was wonderful and I saved it with the intention of dr

I used to love Colwick Cheese too and I find that "Welsh Goats Cheese" which they sell in a well-known supermarket in Bridgford is reminiscent of it. It's great with a few chopped chives on a sandwich.